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Richard Harrington Summerby (the_richard) wrote in finnigans_rpg,

Rich got up and walked into the small kitchenette and got out two bottles of water. Handing one to Millicent, he went back to his chair and cracked open the top of his own as he sat back down. "Much of what is required you've already listed as being skills you have. In addition, you'll need to have a fair amount of... flexibility, I suppose is the best word for it." He gestured to the computer monitor on his desk. "I noticed the lift surprised you a bit. Happens a lot to those without a lot of experience in the muggle world. This device - it's called a computer - is how I communicate with quite a few customers, do my scheduling, many of the other things you mentioned. The underlying principals are the same. A business letter is still a business letter, for example. But by using this bit of muggle technology, that letter can be delivered to the other side of the world in seconds."

"I don't expect that you've mastered the latest muggle gadgets. I certainly need constant advice from those more skilled with them. The question is, are you willing to learn another way of doing things. I do a lot of business in the muggle world. The Summerbys have for generations. Muggle money spends the same as any other."

He sat back in his chair, pausing to take a quick drink of water. "You mentioned an oath of fidelity. The offer is appreciated, but not necessary. The reason is simple. Your base pay here would be enough to starve in an attic somewhere. Twenty galleons a week, paid by International Exports. To that is added 3% of what I bring in - for your first month. After that, for your first year you are at 5%, then up to 8% of my take. You get 15% on any contracts you close by yourself on any of my regular clients. I realize true loyalty can't be bought, but there is no reason it shouldn't be rewarded."

"I know a few different language learning charms. Don't need them myself - have an odd mind that just soaks them up - but others around here have used them. French will help you with the Marseilles office. Father is a senior partner here and runs it, so I'm back and forth to there all the time."

Rich smiled a little and leaned forwards in his chair. "So far, how does that sound to you?"